Monthly Archives: August 2013

“There’s a spotlight inside the Pantheon, Cousin Isabella. No, wait, it’s a hole in the roof which lets the light come in, and it’s huge!” That’s right, Cousin Adrian. It is called an ‘oculus’ and it was the wonder of … Continue reading →

Stilfehler – Wikimedia Commons The Egyptians may have been the first ever to have established a postal service in 2,000 BC. WOW! That’s 4,000 years ago! And, China used riders on horses to deliver messages around 1,000 BC. How many … Continue reading →

Languedoc-Roussillon in and around Laurens…. Laurens is a quaint, French wine village located in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon, department Hérault. We were enthralled by the picturesque landscapes in every direction…. Village of Bédarieux near Laurens Nearby … Continue reading →